Karen Nutter

Karen Nutter is an executive coach, trainer, and author who is passionate about helping professionals achieve their goals. With her impressive credentials and extensive background, Karen has become a leading authority in pre-hire selection, team building, and creating happy, productive organizational cultures. But don't let that intimidate you - Karen is also down to earth, approachable, engaging, and relatable to a wide range of people.

Karen's ability to connect with people's motivation and understand their perspective is a skill that can be learned and developed. Her coaching courses teach improved communication with yourself and others, creating a positive, productive environment that facilitates growth and success. Karen believes that business is really about people, and her approach reflects that. She teaches her clients how to develop the skills needed to connect with individuals from all walks of life, both in their personal and professional lives. By understanding what motivates people and their unique perspectives, Karen's clients can create a positive organizational culture that benefits everyone.

She's an exceptional facilitator, team-builder, and public speaker who can help you implement scientific methods in talent acquisition. Karen has a comprehensive understanding of the unique needs and challenges faced by professionals in different sectors.

Karen is also the author of "The Power of EQ: Stronger Leadership through Emotional Intelligence," which draws on her expertise as a professional coach and deep understanding of what it takes to be an effective leader in today's fast-paced business world. Her unwavering dedication to helping individuals and businesses flourish is evident in her unique approach that aligns passion, natural abilities, and motivators.

If you're looking to enhance your leadership, communication, and team-building skills in a way that's practical, easy to understand, and increases productivity, contact Karen Nutter today. She can help you unlock a world of possibilities for your organization with her deep insights into organizational dynamics and talent acquisition.

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PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified Master Coach Practitioner®
• Certified Master Coach Trainer®
• Certified Intrinsic Coach® (CIC)
• Certified Professional Behavioral Analyst®
• Certified Professional Motivators Analyst®
• Certified Professional Emotional Intelligence Analyst®
• Certified Hypnolinguistic Practitioner®

PROFICIENCIES

• Executive Coach

• Published Author

• Professional Speaker

• BNI Director

Katie McCollum

Katie McCollum is a highly accomplished sales leader with extensive experience in B2B sales and worldwide enterprise customers. Currently the Strategic Sales & Leadership Advisor at CBK Advising, she works closely with clients to align their goals and objectives. With a Bachelor of Science in Communication and Minor in Business Administration from the University of North Florida, Katie started her sales career selling copiers for Xerox before transitioning to the Human Capital Management (HCM) industry at Paychex. During her decade at Paychex, Katie quickly rose through the ranks from a top-performing individual contributor (IC) to leadership, where she grew the Jacksonville market and created a winning culture. She then gained experience in the start-up world selling to worldwide enterprise customers as an IC, rounding out her experience by building talent strategy and recruiting enterprise sales professionals for tech start-ups.

Katie is a polished public speaker, having received training in Situational Leadership, Franklin Covey Training - Qualifying Opportunities, and MEDDPIC (a technical sales process). In 2015, she was awarded Team Jacksonville “Slugger of the Year” for her outstanding sales performance, mentoring others, and helping to create a positive winning culture. Then in 2016, she was nominated for the inaugural APOLLO Leadership Program at Paychex and upon completion was promoted to leadership. She is a five-time Paychex Circle of Excellence recipient; this is awarded to the top 1% out of 800+ sales reps. She also ranked top 50 in the nation for sales performance. As a leader, she achieved top 20 District Sales Manager (DSM) out of 125 leaders.

Outside of work, Katie enjoys spending time with her husband, Brad McCollum, and loved ones. As a Jacksonville native she loves boating on the river, enjoying local spots in the community, or rooting for her home team, the Jacksonville Jaguars. Focused on giving back, she is an International Collegiate Sales Competition Judge and has sponsored the FSU Sales Program. In 2019-2021, she founded the South-Central Leadership Exploration Program to develop high potential talent (ICs) and prepare them to be future leaders. Katie also has volunteered with SCORE and the Small Business Resource Network. Her passion to help others achieve their highest potential drives her each day to always do her best.

Because of her passion, 7 years of one-on-one coaching from Karen Nutter, and her innate desire to be an authentic person it is a natural fit that she would join the CBK Advising team. Katie is certified in Behaviors®, Driving Forces®, and as an Emotional Intelligence Analyst® and everyday continues to help everyone in her path to find this type of synergy. She does this through Mastermind facilitation, one-on-one sales coaching, and corporate team development.

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Coaching By Karen

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Jonah Bratton

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Karen Nutter brought an out of the norm perspective on who I am and how I react with those around me. I can definitively say she has made me a better leader and person both professionally and personally throughout our time together. I’d recommend her services to anyone trying to do the same.

Kate Matovina

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Karen was absolutely fantastic to work with during our leadership program. She has a vibrant and enthusiastic presentation method that captured 100% of my attention. The depth of behaviors and emotions she was able to assess in our short time working together was incredibly helpful and insightful. I would highly recommend Karen with CBK for anyone in leadership looking to improve their communication and/or rapport with clients, colleagues, employees, or even personal connections.

Alex Elias

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Karen is phenomenal! She spoke at Beaches Rotaract in front of over 50 young professionals about their different communication styles and on leading with empathy in business. Everyone is still talking about her and I know I've skipped years of trial and error from her wisdom!

Sean Poynter

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Star stage presence, wise, engaging and presents information that is easy to digest and remember, Karen is fantastic! I had the pleasure of listening to Karen present twice for the Rotaract Club of Jacksonville Beaches and safe to say I'd love to listen to her a third (and fourth, etc)! Karen spoke on the importance of knowing ourselves and those around us better to improve connection -I had no idea about the four behavior types of people! All of the insights and tips were awesome. Thanks a lot Karen!

Michael Armstrong

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Working with Karen in one of her Mastermind Groups, with its emphasis on DISC, has helped me to better recognize the communication styles of my clients, and team members allowing me to better serve their needs. As a bonus, I’ve been able to apply these same concepts to better communicate with my wife as well as other family members.I strongly feel that Karen’s leadership and the insights of my fellow group members were instrumental in helping me to reassure and guide my clients through a tumultuous year.

Anthony Tabbak

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Karen is an incredibly talented and technically savvy HR professional with a strong commitment and passion to serving her clients’ needs and inspiring their teams to success. She is specialist in assessment techniques for hiring and team building.Her workshop ‘ Advanced Buyers’ Signal’ designed to help sales individuals and teams learn how to identify and work with different behavioral styles to increase customer relations and close more sales is one among the best training class I have taken.Karen enthusiasm is contagious and an asset to those around her. She is quickly trusted by all who meet her and because of that she can leverage relationships and drive results in her field.I look forward to collaborating with Karen more in the future.

Joanie Heighes

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Karen Nutter has been my business coach for many years and has helped me to work ON my business as well as IN my business. Last week I took a workshop with her on buyer signals. The skills that she passed along in that class are invaluable. She has given me tools to help every personality type with the style, vocabulary and understanding that will help me, help my customers. Karen's knowledge, professionalism and delivery is all top notch. I encourage everyone in the business world to consider taking this workshop. These are not just business skills, these are life skills that Karen has given me. Karen, I cannot thank you enough!

jacob willman

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The content is useful, and holds value... but Karen is the true gem here! What a coach! Can't wait to start implementing what she has taught me 😊A true game changer.

Tetyana Boyeva

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Kelly Moore

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Karen is one of a kind. I had the privilege of recently attending her Buyers Signals workshop. There were so many great takeaways in just a couple short hours. By implementing her techniques I made a sale (within a week of attending the workshop). Karen is compassionate and truly cares about helping people maximize their potential. I would highly recommend everyone attend her workshops.

Barbara Trapp

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Karen Nutter’s mastermind group helped me recognize DISC styles at work with, and between my peers. Our different styles helped us get feedback from all perspectives. We bonded and also became more accountable to each other throughout the year. With Karen’s guidance and advanced facilitation skills, she was able to support our growth as successful business owners. She let nothing slip in our communication and participation within the group. This made for great group dynamics.

William Weber

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She is fantastic!

Caroline Rowan

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I highly recommend Karen Nutter for any coaching needs you or your company needs. She is professional and has an excellent work ethic

Samantha Ellis

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Karen is a trusted mentor and coach. I highly recommend her and I know she will help you too!

Randall Thomas

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Karen Nutter is an amazing person and great coach! She truly cares about her clients and their success! High character and high ethics!

Stephen Knuth

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Karen Nutter is an amazing coach! She understands sales people and focuses on how to improve their closing percentage and the experience they provided to their clients! If you're in sales, you MUST call Karen!

Joanne Esch

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Karen is awesome and has helped me immensely with growing my business. I’ve utilized her for private coaching, a mastermind group, and attended her Buyer’s Signals workshop. All excellent. She’s a good listener, empathic, and intuitive. I’d give her more stars if I could.

Laura Hood

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Karen has been a game changer for me personally in helping me identify and understand my emotions and the impact they have on my relationships personally and professionally.The CBK Certified DISC Facilitator training has enabled me to assess my leaders and help them understand themselves as well as how they can interact with one another and our clientele. In addition to that, as I grow my coaching practice, the assessment tool has afforded me the opportunity to reach and help more people than I could have ever imagined. I am forever grateful to Karen!

Margaret Price

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Karen is a wonderful soul and she knows what she is talking about! I took a class with her and the Artifex Gutter installation team did as well; since we took her class our sales have more than doubled and we are booked into the middle of April! Thank you Karen for making us comfortable and teaching us new ways to talk to people in order to make them more comfortable as well. We all can’t wait to find out even more!

Matthew Miller

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I met Karen at a networking event. After being reluctant to pay for coaching over the years, she has helped me organize my daily routine and focus what is important and what is not. Highly recommended, cause we all need a little bit of help!

Brian Sobolewski

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I highly recommend Karen and her style of coaching. Karen and her Team are truly first class, always being genuinely dedicated and committed to the success of those they coach. Karen consistently goes the distance to make sure she has a deep understanding your needs, whether it is on a professional or personal level. I highly recommend Coaching by Karen! I'd give her a solid 10 out of 10 Stars if Google would allow!

Carlene Nugent

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Karen has been an inspiration and a true motivation to me personally and others with whom she has worked in her capacity as an executive coach. She has positively impacted the team dynamics and strengthened professional relationships. It has been a pleasure working with Karen and the awesome Power of E.I.

Ralph Selner

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Karen did an outstanding job at our hospital by building tools for effective leadership communication. Thank you Karen!

Christine Caven

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Karen came to PS27 Ventures during our Leadership Week and gave a presentation on emotional intelligence. Our staff learned the importance of managing tasks to work toward overall goals. Karen also touched on improving mind-body connection through meditation, showing a genuine curiosity for others well-being and being able to sense emotions effectively and apply them to collaboration. The presentation was interactive and memorable!

Joey Corey

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I have been going to Coaching by Karen for almost 5 years now, and besides all the of the growth I've experiencied not in just my personal life but in my career as well, she is the most down to earth, relateable woman I have ever met. She has a demeanor that can put the most restless mind at ease and is always there to help. She offers great classes from management courses through EQ (emotional intelligence) to personal classes and workshops on past present and future situations. If you are curious or even feel the need for a little direction I would HIGHLY recommend Coaching by Karen!